Governance officer Work, Jobs in Greater Manchester (with Salaries)

Quality Assurance Officer
TouchStar Technologies LTD —Trafford
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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14d
Information Officer
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- University
- Communication skills
4d
Finance Officer and Governance Lead
Visyon Ltd —Congleton
- £31,687 - £33,150 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
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Governance Professional Officer
Salford Council —Salford
- £29,540 - £31,537 a year
- Call to connect
- Communication skills
- School
7d
Information Governance Officer (Technical)
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £47,389 - £58,225 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
3d
Procurement Officer
Salford Council —Salford
- £36,363 - £39,152 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
6d
Head of College
Pure Innovations —Stockport
- £55,000 - £59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Care plans
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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Programme Administration Officer
Right to Succeed —Manchester
- £26,650 - £28,821 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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7d
People and Governance Coordinator
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) —Manchester
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
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10d
PA to Chief Executive and Administrative Lead
Shares Lancashire —Skelmersdale
- £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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5d
NMGH New Hospital Programme Officer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Driving
- AI
4d
Performance & Support Officer
Cheshire West and Chester Council —Winsford
- Call to connect
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Communication skills
13d
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Trafford Domestic Abuse Services —Salford
- £30,366 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
3d
Data Risk Officer (Third-Party Risk)
Kennedys Law - UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
5d
Independent Chair
OWLS West Lancashire GP Federation —Skelmersdale
- £10,450 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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13d
Internal Control Officer
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Partnership Director
Equans —Winsford
- Up to £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Faculty Research & Innovation Administrator
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £26,093 - £27,319 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Director of Psychological Professions
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
9d
Chief Officer for Children
BBC —Salford
- Full-time
- Travel
14d

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Quality Assurance Officer

TouchStar Technologies LTD
Trafford

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Transport links
On-site parking

Qualifications

Quality management
ISO 9001
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Cybersecurity
Communication skills
Internal audits

Full job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Quality Assurance Officer to join Touchstar Technologies Limited. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and who wants to make a visible impact across the business.

As Quality Assurance Officer, you will take ownership of the company’s integrated management systems, compliance frameworks, quality standards, and certification requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a central role in ensuring the business operates to consistently high and measurable standards.

You will act as the central owner of all business accreditations, certifications, policies, audit readiness, procedural controls, and compliance obligations, helping to strengthen operational maturity, customer confidence, and long-term growth.

If you are looking for a role where you can influence change, drive improvement, and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking business, this could be the ideal next step for you.

Core Responsibilities

1. Quality Management System Ownership

Own and manage the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS)
Maintain and continuously improve all documented processes, procedures, policies, and operational controls
Ensure operational adherence to company standards across all departments
Develop measurable quality objectives and KPI reporting frameworks
Maintain document control processes across the organisation
Ensure version control and audit traceability of all controlled documents

2. ISO & Accreditation Management

Full ownership and management responsibility for all company certifications and accreditations, including but not limited to:

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 27001
ISO 45001
Cyber Essentials Plus
NSI Gold
BAFE
Safe Contractor
Constructionline
Achilles or future industry schemes
Any future compliance frameworks required by customers or regulators

Responsibilities include:

Surveillance audits
Recertification audits
Corrective actions
Non-conformance management
Internal audit scheduling
External auditor liaison
Management review preparation
Continuous improvement programmes
Certification renewals
Compliance reporting to leadership

3. Internal Audit & Compliance Control

Design and implement a company-wide internal audit programme
Audit operational compliance across all divisions
Ensure departmental adherence to:
documented procedures,
contractual obligations,
quality standards,
health & safety requirements,
information security controls,
environmental standards,
and customer commitments
Produce formal audit reports with:
findings,
risk ratings,
corrective actions,
owners,
and target completion dates
Monitor completion and effectiveness of corrective actions

4. Operational Process Improvement

Identify operational inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and process failures
Work with department heads to improve:
process control,
accountability,
operational consistency,
and service delivery quality
Assist in standardising workflows across divisions
Support the transition from reactive operational management to structured scalable processes

5. Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance

Support the company’s governance and risk management framework
Maintain risk registers relating to:
compliance,
operational quality,
health & safety,
cybersecurity,
supplier risk,
and business continuity
Ensure regulatory compliance obligations are maintained and evidenced
Support GDPR and information governance controls alongside relevant departments
Ensure audit evidence is maintained and retrievable

6. Supplier & Subcontractor Quality Assurance

Assist with supplier qualification and compliance reviews
Monitor subcontractor compliance requirements
Ensure external providers meet required operational and certification standards
Maintain approved supplier records and compliance evidence

7. Customer & Contractual Compliance

Support customer audit requirements
Ensure customer contractual compliance obligations are documented and controlled
Assist operational teams in ensuring contractual processes align with company certifications and standards
Support major customer onboarding from a compliance and assurance perspective

8. Management Reporting

Provide regular reporting to senior leadership covering:

Audit outcomes
Non-conformances
Certification status
Corrective action progress
Compliance risks
KPI trends
Continuous improvement activities
Operational quality performance

Key Deliverables

The QAO will be expected to:

Maintain all certifications without major non-conformance
Improve audit readiness across the business
Reduce operational inconsistency
Improve process adherence
Increase organisational accountability
Strengthen governance and compliance maturity
Support scalable business growth through operational discipline

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Strong experience managing ISO management systems
Experience leading external certification audits
Experience implementing internal audit programmes
Strong understanding of:
ISO 9001
ISO 27001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
Experience within technology, engineering, software, security, logistics, or service-based environments
Excellent documentation and procedural writing capability
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Ability to challenge operational practices constructively
Experience managing corrective and preventive actions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Experience with NSI Gold and/or BAFE environments
Knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks
Experience building integrated management systems from fragmented environments
Internal or Lead Auditor qualifications

Personal Characteristics

Highly organised
Process-driven
Detail-oriented
Independent and objective
Commercially aware
Calm under pressure
Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Transport links

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working within a governance and Compliance
Describe your experience of working with quality management systems
What methods would you use to ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to quality standards?
Describe a time you have dealt with a non-conformance issue

Work Location: In person

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